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  • noun
    plural tacks
    [count] a small, sharp nail usually with a wide, flat head
    carpet tacks
    b US :thumbtack
    sailing
    [count, noncount] :the direction that a ship or boat is sailing in as it moves at an angle to the direction of the wind
    We were sailing on (a/the) port tack. [=with the wind coming from our port/left side]
    the starboard tack
    [count] :a change from one direction to another direction while sailing
    a tack from port to starboard
    [count] :the distance traveled while sailing in a particular direction
    a long tack
    a way in which you do something or try to do something [singular]
    He thought he should try a new/different tack. [noncount]
    The company decided to change tack. [=to try using a different method/approach]
    [count] :a loose stitch that is used to hold pieces of cloth together before sewing them tightly together - compare 3tack
    get down to brass tacks
    xem brass
    verb
    tacks; tacked; tacking
    always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] :to fasten or attach (something) with tacks
    She tacked a poster on the wall.
    A message was tacked to the board.
    [+ obj] :to add on or attach (something) in a quick or careless way - usually + on or onto
    They tacked one more provision onto the deal.
    The porch looked like it was just tacked on/onto the house.
    [no obj] sailing :to turn a ship or boat so that the wind is coming at it from the opposite side
    We had to tack repeatedly as we sailed toward the harbor.
    noun
    [noncount] :the equipment (such as a saddle and a bridle) that is used for riding a horse - compare 1tack

    * Các từ tương tự:
    tackle, tacky